[LAU] Prog rock instrumental, sort-of WIP

[Q]

6c62 wrote:
> Hi Q,
> 
> (can't post to the list, currently, that's why just to you). Thanks a
> lot for posting the first "proggy" tune to the list, since Im subscribed
> (~ 1 year)!
> 
> Q schrieb:
>> This is a symphonic progressive rock instrumental, influenced in style
>> to a large degree by some of the moody Scandinavian bands of the past 
>> couple of decades.
>>
>> But it's a work-in-progress in the sense that I don't know where parts 5
>> and beyond are going (I have a few ideas).
>>
> Please continue! I'm really interested in where this is going.
> Personally, I'd expect this to go on as "real rock": Pull up the
> distortion, create a cool riff, and rush on. That's what my ear expected
> to hear, wenn the song ended.
> 
>> Comments welcome (preferably in 13/8 time!). Enjoy.
>>
> I prefer 15/8, actually. ;)
> 
> Best regards,
> Lutz
> 

Hi Lutz

Thanks for listening and commenting, hope you don't mind me pinging my 
reply via the list as well.

I'm glad you like it. I plan on diving back in, but be warned I'm a very 
slow worker -- being a frustrated perfectionist is no help in getting 
things done quickly either :D

I've posted this over on the KVR Audio forum as well and someone there 
suggested going into a heavier, more rocking section. Sadly, the two 
loud sections are probably about as heavy as I get -- there will be 
further loud/heavyish segments but none more loud (my 11 is too quiet!). 
I also have a bit of an aversion to straightahead/"real" rock. You have 
made me think, though, that a loud section might be a wise move, going 
loud/loud rather than always alternating loud/quiet.

I was really pleased at how smoothly and natural-feeling the 13/8 
section turned out. Ever since I learnt what a buchimish was (it's a 
Bulgarian dance), I've wanted to do something in that rhythm. It's 
actually 15/16 time rather than 15/8: 2+2+2+2+3+2+2, or as I count 
things taka taka taka taka takita taka taka

Thanks again.

Best wishes

Q